"Who are you, brother? Brother, there's someone here!"
Xie Changling felt his thigh being hugged. He looked down and saw a soft, glutinous little rice ball hugging him tightly.
elder brother?
This is probably the Second Prince, his own flesh and blood?
Xie Changling quickly squatted down, carefully avoiding the child's hand so as not to hurt him.
He aligned his gaze with Xiao Beizhan's, allowing him to clearly see Xiao's small face.
Her tiny face, no bigger than a palm, was flushed, clearly from running around wildly. There was a little bit of sweat on her forehead, and she smelled of milk all over. She was soft and chubby.
Her almond-shaped eyes were strikingly similar to Song Lingxi's, lively and bright, filled with curiosity. Only her nose, mouth, and face shape seemed…to be her own?
Xie Changling found something was off. Wasn't this a miniature version of himself? If he grew any older, their true identities would be revealed.
Only then did Xie Changling realize why he was destined to die!
On one hand, Xiao Jin was indeed worried that his achievements would overshadow the emperor; on the other hand, he feared that his identity as the second prince would be exposed.
"May I have your name?"
Xie Changling asked his name in a gentle voice, so gentle it seemed to be dripping with tenderness, as if afraid of frightening the little child in front of him.
"Hmph, I won't tell, I won't tell."
Xiao Beizhan whimpered, inexplicably unwilling to leave this person's embrace, feeling a sense of familiarity with him.
But how could our proud Second Prince act coquettishly towards someone so casually? Thus, this bizarre scene unfolded.
He rubbed against Xie Changling's thigh like a little kitten, clearly showing that he liked him, but he was very stubborn and wouldn't admit it.
Xie Changling felt his heart melting. During his years at the border, he had fantasized countless times about how wonderful it would be if this child were his and Xi'er's.
Sometimes in my dreams, I dream of a little child who sweetly calls me "Daddy" and Song Lingxi "Mommy." The three of them live in a paradise.
But when I woke up, I felt a sense of loss, as if a part of my heart was empty, and the emptiness grew stronger with the passage of time.
But now, fate tells him that he and Xi'er really have a child, so small and so cute, that he can't wait to hold it in his palm.
He cupped Xiao Beizhan's face in his hands, and just as he was about to do something, he felt something hit him hard from behind.
He turned his head and found it was another one. When Xie Changling saw Xiao Junlin's face clearly, he realized why his father said that the Second Prince was his son, not that both of them were his.
The child had a face exactly like Xiao Jin's—eyes, nose, mouth, even the same face shape. No wonder, no wonder Father said that.
Xiao Beizhan also saw the small figure and raised his hand high, waving: "Brother, brother!"
Xiao Junlin, however, kept a tense expression on his face: "You silly goose, come here quickly, who knows if he's a bad guy!"
The child's innocent words made Xie Changling want to laugh. So young, yet so wary. It seems his silly son is really naive.
This reminded Xie Changling of his childhood, when he was just as unsuspecting as Xiao Jin, took him in, and raised him.
Unfortunately, everything has changed.
...
"Brother, you're the stupid one! I'm super smart!"
Just as Xie Changling was lost in his memories, he heard Xiao Beizhan's childish rebuttal, which immediately cheered him up.
He focused his attention on his son, the little guy, who was so energetic and adorable!
Especially her almond-shaped eyes, so bright and clear, they looked just like Xi'er's. Xie Changling was absolutely delighted with them.
In a moment of excitement, Xie Changling suddenly picked up Xiao Beizhan and picked him up with exceptional care and gentleness, as if he were holding a newborn.
"Release my brother, or I will have my father exterminate your entire family!"
Unexpectedly, his actions did not provoke his son's displeasure, but instead made Xiao Junlin extremely anxious. How could he stand by and watch his younger brother be taken away by this thief!
Xiao Junlin's chubby, fair face was full of serious expression. He was precocious for his age and had quite an imposing presence!
"elder brother--"
Xiao Beizhan was now also afraid. Although he didn't feel any danger, he panicked when he saw Xiao Junlin get angry!
"You bastard, put me down! Brother, save me!"
Xiao Beizhan began to struggle, kicking Xie Changling with his legs, which were less than half a meter long. However, his body was too small, and the kicks did not hurt at all.
Even so, Xie Changling still felt a pang of sadness. His own son actually called him a bad guy and even kicked him with his little legs. What a filial son!
"Behave yourself, or you'll hurt yourself if you fall."
Xie Changling patted his buttocks with his big hand. Although the force was not strong, it still made Xiao Beizhan blush.
"Ah! You bad guy, you bad guy!"
This was the first time Xiao Beizhan had ever had his butt patted by a stranger, which made our young, proud Second Prince feel extremely ashamed!
He began to struggle more fiercely, showing no concern that he would fall.
Xiao Beizhan wasn't worried, but Xie Changling couldn't bear to drop him. Xie Changling now understood his son even better; he was reckless and disregarded everything.
"Let go of my brother! Help! Help!"
Xiao Junlin looked at his small body, then at Xiao Beizhan who was being held firmly by Xie Changling, and finally stopped overestimating himself. Instead, he called for the people outside.
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